Meaning & use
Nyet
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A word meaning 'no', borrowed from Russian and used in English to express blunt refusal or denial.
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He shook his head and said simply, 'Nyet.'
The negotiator's answer was a firm nyet.
A note on using this word
A Russian loanword often used in English for dramatic or comedic effect, especially in Cold War-era contexts.
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